Including the closely related term waste.
… goods Fuel and energy related activities Leased assets Waste generated in operations Processing of solid products Use of solid products End-of-life treatment of solid products Business travel Employee commuting Transportation and distribution The council carbon footprint from 2019/20 has been calculated as approximately 90,241 tonnes of CO2e, using Welsh Government Carbon Reporting…
…. The Action Plans include carbon management, buildings, transport, procurement, land use and waste. To achieve our carbon neutral goal, we need to improve air quality, protect, and enhance our thriving green spaces, support sustainable travel, and continue to create energy efficient, good quality places to live and work to make the county borough a healthier and happier place to live. This strategy…
… ...........................................................................33 Action Plan 6 – Waste ..................................................................................37 References ...............................................................................................................39 Bridgend 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy 5 The Climate Emergency in Wales Immediate and bold action to tackle climate change is more crucial now than…
… mainly from electricity used in our activities but where generation and associated emissions are elsewhere. Scope 3 All other indirect emissions – this covers emissions associated with areas such as procurement, staff commuting and direct waste. Bridgend 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy 13 The diagram below illustrates what percentage of the council’s emissions are in which Scope…
…. As is evident below, Scope 1 and 2 contain the lowest levels of carbon emissions, whilst 87% of the Council’s emissions come via Scope 3. These are indirect emissions in areas including the supply chain, business travel, commuting and direct waste. 87% Total BCBC Emissions by Scope 2019/20 Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 7% 6% When we examine further the Council’s carbon emissions by source, it becomes…